The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine (대한한방내과학회지)

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A Case of Korean Medicine for Alcoholic Liver Disease Patients with Fatigue and Dizziness

피로와 현훈을 동반한 알콜성 간질환 환자의 한방치험 1례

  • Jeong, Yeong-eun (Dept. of Korean Pulmonary Internal Medicine, Daegu Haany University Daegu Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Youn-soo (Dept of Korean Pediatrics, Deagu Hanny University Daegu Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Baek, Jung-han (Dept of Korean Pediatrics, Deagu Hanny University Daegu Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Dae (Dept. of Korean Pulmonary Internal Medicine, Daegu Haany University Daegu Oriental Hospital)
  • 정영은 (대구한의대학교 부속 대구한방병원 폐계내과학교실) ;
  • 조연수 (대구한의대학교 부속 대구한방병원 소아과학교실) ;
  • 백정한 (대구한의대학교 부속 대구한방병원 소아과학교실) ;
  • 김종대 (대구한의대학교 부속 대구한방병원 폐계내과학교실)
  • Received : 2018.03.19
  • Accepted : 2018.05.28
  • Published : 2018.05.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effectiveness of Korean medicine, especially Palmijihwang-hwan and Oryung-san, on an alcoholic liver disease patient with fatigue and dizziness. Methods: A patient was treated with Korean medicine, including herbal decoction, acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping. Then, the patient was asked about his condition every day and underwent liver function tests three times. Results: After 13 days of treatment, fatigue decreased by 80%, and dizziness disappeared on the second day of hospitalization. It also recovered from indigestion and abdominal distension. Conclusions: According to this study, Korean medicine, including Palmijihwang-hwan and Oryung-san, is an effective treatment for symptoms associated with alcoholic liver disease.

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